DC Council Member Nadeau Attacks Airbnb

DC Council member (Ward 1) Brianne Nadeau has ramped up the offensive against the home-sharing company, Airbnb.

In D.C., as well as in most metropolitan areas in the US, rental properties are required to have a basic business license which entails checking for proper zoning and getting inspected by the city.

Unfortunately the vast majority of Airbnb landlords are skirting this system. Not only are they not ensuring that their homes are safe (have wired smoke detectors, have proper electrical outlets, have proper fire egress, etc), they are illegally renting out their properties when they do not have the permission to do so.

Many condo associations discourage short term guests and airbnb landlords are actually renters who do not have the owner’s permission to do so.

DC has a housing affordability problem and thus many apartment buildings are rent controlled and not allowed to be rented out on Airbnb.

Last month Nadeau, DC Working Families and the Latino Economic Development Center conducted a sting at a unit at 3504 13th St., NW by booking a two-bedroom apartment for a three night stay for $1,161. The apartment was rent controlled and they did not have the proper license to rent out, thus it was an illegal rental. The total cost was more than what some people pay for an entire month

This year, Nadeau will introduce the “Short-term Rental Housing Abuse Reduction and Transparency Enhancement Resolution” calling on the District of Columbia Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) to expeditiously revise its rules on short-term rentals to ensure safety and affordable housing are addressed. Nadeau also calls for DCRA to establish a business license requirement and penalty for violations.

Meanwhile in New York, Governor Cuomo signed a law that would impose fines for advertising rentals that violate New York city’s short-term rental rules. Many cities such as Chicago and Miami including Airbnb’s home in San Francisco have been cracking down on Airbnb – it’s finally time for D.C. to do the same.

The EU Embassy Run is a 12-mile run covering a dozen EU Embassies in one day.
For the last eight years, we have celebrated the cultural heritage and national traditions that the EU countries have to offer.
Register for the Run here euembassyrun.com/product/run-registration/
All Proceeds will benefit Team River Runner "Helping Wounded Veterans"
Meet in front of Van Ness Metro at 8:45 am on Sat, May 14th
The run will start promptly at 9:15 am
Van Ness Metro
Please try to arrive early. We will be leaving shortly after 9. Our first Embassy -- Austria will be expecting us by 9:30. In the event that you're running late, you can always meet us at the intersection of Van Ness & Connecticut at around 9:45 -- you can then join us as we head towards Netherlands and Czech Republic. And as always, you can meet us or depart from any Embassy that you wish.
Course
Please do familiarize yourself with the course and SOE
In the event that you're running behind there are many places that you can meet the group or depart if you choose to leave early.
Beverages
Please feel free to bring hydration belts & sunscreen. There will water at each stop as well as limited food & drinks at many of the Embassies, so pls bring some cash. Last year Austria served Red Bull, Netherlands - Heineken, Poland - pierogies, etc
Post Run Mixer
After a long day of running and exploring, you'll definitely be in the mood to eat and drink. So our final stop after Sweden is a short run to Mr Smith's of Georgetown.
There will be food & drink specials and we'll buy you each a drink.

All Proceeds will benefit Team River Runner "Helping Wounded Veterans"

Meet in front of Van Ness Metro at 8:45 am on Sat, May 14th

The run will start promptly at 9:15 am

Van Ness Metro

Please try to arrive early. We will be leaving shortly after 9. Our first Embassy -- Austria will be expecting us by 9:30. In the event that you're running late, you can always meet us at the intersection of Van Ness & Connecticut at around 9:45 -- you can then join us as we head towards Netherlands and Czech Republic. And as always, you can meet us or depart from any Embassy that you wish.

Course

Please do familiarize yourself with the course and SOE

In the event that you're running behind there are many places that you can meet the group or depart if you choose to leave early.

Beverages

Please feel free to bring hydration belts & sunscreen. There will water at each stop as well as limited food & drinks at many of the Embassies, so pls bring some cash. Last year Austria served Red Bull, Netherlands - Heineken, Poland - pierogies, etc

Post Run Mixer

After a long day of running and exploring, you'll definitely be in the mood to eat and drink. So our final stop after Sweden is a short run to Mr Smith's of Georgetown.

There will be food & drink specials and we'll buy you each a drink. ...

EU Embassy Run

May 12, 2018, 8:00am - May 12, 2018, 4:00pm

The EU Embassy Run is a 12-mile run covering a dozen EU Embassies in one day.
For the last eight years, we have celebrated the cultural heritage and national traditions that the EU countries have to offer.
Register for the Run here euembassyrun.com/product/run-registration/
All Proceeds will benefit Team River Runner "Helping Wounded Veterans"
Meet in front of Van Ness Metro at 8:45 am on Sat, May 14th
The run will start promptly at 9:15 am
Van Ness Metro
Please try to arrive early. We will be leaving shortly after 9. Our first Embassy -- Austria will be expecting us by 9:30. In the event that you're running late, you can always meet us at the intersection of Van Ness & Connecticut at around 9:45 -- you can then join us as we head towards Netherlands and Czech Republic. And as always, you can meet us or depart from any Embassy that you wish.
Course
Please do familiarize yourself with the course and SOE
In the event that you're running behind there are many places that you can meet the group or depart if you choose to leave early.
Beverages
Please feel free to bring hydration belts & sunscreen. There will water at each stop as well as limited food & drinks at many of the Embassies, so pls bring some cash. Last year Austria served Red Bull, Netherlands - Heineken, Poland - pierogies, etc
Post Run Mixer
After a long day of running and exploring, you'll definitely be in the mood to eat and drink. So our final stop after Sweden is a short run to Mr Smith's of Georgetown.
There will be food & drink specials and we'll buy you each a drink.